Re: [DML] Electric Conversion Issues

[Jeff Angwin <jangwin@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Rod:

The Tesla Roadster uses an electric heater in the cabin and an electric
motor to push the refrigerant around for AC. Fortunately that big battery
has electrical power to spare.

Jeff Angwin
VIN 3034



On Sun, Feb 26, 2012 at 9:31 AM, Rod Dillman <rhdillman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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> Some have mentioned electric conversion as an option for our cars. I am
> curious as to how the heat and air conditioning is handled in a total
> electric conversion without a gasoline engine to drive the AC compressor
> and a radiator to provide a heat source.
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> Rod
> 10921
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